Associate Product Development and Strategy

JOB DESCRIPTION

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Asset Management - Product Strategy & Development. You have found the right team.

As an APAC Funds Product Development Associate within our Global Product Development Team, you will be responsible for setting and improving our organizational objectives and ensuring their consistent accomplishment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and product initiatives, including coordinating product specifications, term sheets, and secretarial work for various governance committees.
• Manage and track seed capital investments, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor fund events and propose and execute required actions against policies and procedures.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives. Develop and implement technology solutions to enhance product development activity and process.
• Monitor and report on product development activity and product activity pipeline.
• Support team leads in documentation work, including typesetting, raising requests for upload, and coordinating regular updates to data points related to filing and documentation (e.g., performance, AUM data, Portfolio manager bio, etc.).
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Present findings and initiatives to stakeholders and internal forums.
• Work independently to complete projects proactively, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Operate efficiently in a global, team-based environment.
• Facilitate communication and coordination within the team and across departments to ensure alignment on product goals and to execute initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance or economics
• At least 6 years' experience in Legal Documentation or product development, with previous experience working in asset management.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite, including MS Excel (e.g., managing large amounts of data, data manipulation using pivot tables, formulas, etc.), MS PowerPoint (e.g., producing formatted slides and visual representation of data), and SharePoint (including connectivity to Tableau). Capable of producing data analytics and presentations to inform decision-making.
• Strong project management skills; ability to coordinate many stakeholders and amount of data within tight timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think critically and strategically.
• Understanding of technology solutions and their application in project-based roles.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and reporting in a pan-regional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• CFA designation or progress towards it is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal structures (i.e., SICAVs, Unit Trusts) and product types (e.g., ETFs, mutual funds, segregated mandates).
• Ability to speak Mandarin.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.